ClassicCars.com announced that it has been ranked the No. 2 most influential automobile blog.

According to NFC Performance, its top 100 list was determined based on in-house algorithms “using a weighted system incorporating social media signals, off-site signals, and on-site factors.” Social media presence, web design, and original, independent content were also utilized as part of the scoring process. NFC Performance’s list of blogs focused on up-and-coming and independent blogs in the automotive community.

“We are honored that NFC Performance named us as #2 within their list of the 100 most influential automobile blogs,” said Roger Falcione, President and CEO of ClassicCars.com. “We are in great company on this list and I am extremely proud of our team of editors and writers.  We launched our blog, Classic Car News, two years ago with the aim of delivering comprehensive, up-to-the-minute coverage of the collector car hobby every day for the millions of visitors to the ClassicCars.com marketplace.  The response from the community has been beyond our expectations and we are delighted to watch Classic Car News grow so organically.”

ClassicCars.com’s blog, aptly titled Classic Car News, employs renowned automotive journalists Larry Edsall, Bob Golfen and Andy Reid, all of whom possess decades of classic car experience.  The team also includes reporter Nicole James and several accomplished freelancers.  The team’s coverage of the hobby ranges from auction news and event coverage to commentary on industry trends, and everything in between.